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Open-source alternatives to Paste

Paste is not described as open source on its own site. 37 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Paste is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). 36 of them are free or have a free plan.

37 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Paste

  1. Maccy

    Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS

    • Maccy starts at $4.99 or more, pay what you want (website download via Gumroad). Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • Maccy has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
    Maccy vs PasteMaccy pricing and details

  2. Ditto

    Free, open-source clipboard manager for Windows

    • Ditto is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • Ditto has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ditto lists a Windows app.
    • Only Paste lists macOS and iOS apps.
    Ditto pricing and details

  3. CopyQ

    Open-source clipboard manager with tabs, commands and scripting

    • CopyQ is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • CopyQ has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CopyQ lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    CopyQ pricing and details

  4. Microsoft PowerToys

    Free Microsoft utilities for customizing Windows 10 and 11

    • Microsoft PowerToys is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • Microsoft PowerToys has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft PowerToys lists a Windows app.
    • Only Paste lists macOS and iOS apps.
    Microsoft PowerToys pricing and details

  5. AltTab

    Windows-style window switcher for macOS, free and open source

    • AltTab starts at $9.99 one-time purchase (AltTab Pro). Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • AltTab has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • AltTab is open source, according to its own site.
    AltTab pricing and details

  6. Espanso

    Open-source text expander for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Espanso is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • Espanso has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Espanso lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    Espanso pricing and details

  7. Quicksilver

    Free, open-source keyboard launcher for macOS

    • Quicksilver is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • Quicksilver has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • Quicksilver is open source, according to its own site.
    Quicksilver pricing and details

  8. Mac Mouse Fix

    Trackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice

    • Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • Mac Mouse Fix is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mac Mouse Fix also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    Mac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  9. Rectangle

    Free, open-source window snapping for macOS

    • Rectangle is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • Rectangle has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • Rectangle is open source, according to its own site.
    Rectangle pricing and details

  10. AutoHotkey

    Free, open-source scripting language for Windows automation

    • AutoHotkey is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • AutoHotkey has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AutoHotkey lists a Windows app.
    • Only Paste lists macOS and iOS apps.
    AutoHotkey pricing and details

  11. Karabiner-Elements

    Free, open-source keyboard customizer for macOS

    • Karabiner-Elements is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • Karabiner-Elements has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • Karabiner-Elements is open source, according to its own site.
    Karabiner-Elements pricing and details

  12. 7-Zip

    Free, open-source file archiver with the 7z format

    • 7-Zip is free. Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99).
    • 7-Zip has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only 7-Zip lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    7-Zip pricing and details

25 more that are open source

All 37 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Paste?

Yes. Maccy, Ditto, CopyQ, Microsoft PowerToys, AltTab, Espanso, Quicksilver, Mac Mouse Fix and 29 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Paste open source?

Paste is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

Maccy, Ditto, CopyQ, Microsoft PowerToys, AltTab, Espanso, Quicksilver, Rectangle and 28 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Paste: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.